Playhouse Nashville

09/09/2016

Amidst a packed Nashville theatre calendar featuring something for everyone this September, The Christians by Lucas Hnath (presented by ACT 1) is unlike anything you've likely seen before. Featuring Jack E. Chambers (SEXTAPE, SCARECROWS) as Pastor Paul joined by local favorites Shawn Whitsell, Molly Breen, Clark Harris, and Brittany Childers Nelson. This special fundraising event supports ACT 1 programs and is presented in the sanctuary of Tulip Street United Methodist Church (522 Russell St.) September 16-17 & 23-24.

The Christians opens next Friday, September 16th at Tulip Street United Methodist Church. Directed by one of Nashville's finest, Chris Bosen, along with his cast, Jack E. Chambers, Brittany Nelson, Shawn Whitsell, Clark Harris and Molly Breen, will take you on a journey of discovery, a journey that may shake the foundations of your faith. This is a limited engagement, running only September 16,17,23 and 24. The Saturday night shows feature a coffee and dessert talk back featuring treats by Yuletide Confections, about this mighty play written by Lucas Hnath. For more info and for tickets, go to www.tickets.act1online.com

03/09/2016

Thank you to everyone who joined us Monday night for the developmental reading of STRONG INSIDE! Knowing the script will change dramatically as it develops over the coming months, your input was invaluable! Thanks also to David Chattam and Aleta Myles for reading the script, Cal Fuller for hosting our talkback, Brian Russell for serving during our reception, Gay Campbell and the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt for hosting us, Andrew Maraniss for allowing us to adapt his book, Perry Wallace for approving the script, and last but certainly not least, Perry's extended family and friends -- including sister Jessie Wallace Jackson and nephew James -- who traveled to Nashville for the reading. This is just the first step down the path of bringing Perry's incredible journey to the stage -- THANK YOU for being a part of the process!!

03/03/2016

Congratulations to Darren Michael on the publication of his play SCARECROWS WILL NEVER SEE THE SUNSET which received its World Premiere at Playhouse Nashville in 2014!! Another success story for our movement!! Thanks to the cast & crew & production team who helped make it possible!!

02/29/2016

Thank you to Mike Organ and The Tennessean for sharing our upcoming developmental staged reading with their readers in Sunday's paper. David Chattam will portray Perry Wallace and about 20 other characters who impacted Perry's journey in this adaptation of Andrew Maraniss' book STRONG INSIDE. A reception at 6:30 precedes the reading at 7pm at the Siegenthaler First Amendment Center. Admission is free. Please join us.

The play was inspired by Andrew Maraniss’ bestselling book.

02/28/2015

CONGRATULATIONS to Kenley Smith on his selection as one of only 5 mainstage playwrights chosen for the upcoming 2015 Great Plains Theatre Conference where he will present his newest play AKUMA SHIN!! Kenley's support of Playhouse Nashville has been unparalleled -- from the Ten Minute Playhouse as a writer of favorites including THIS IS TOKYO, GODWIN'S LAW, and MEN OF EXTREMITY, as well as acting and directing; to the smash success of his riveting DEVIL SEDAN in 2013; to his work behind the scenes contributing in more ways than one to the development of plays and Playhouse Nashville. Well done, Kenley -- we're proud to have worked with you the past few years, and know that Nashville is lucky to have artists like you showing why this is a wonderful place for new plays!

“The GPTC is rapidly becoming one of the most important clearninghouses, and way-stations for serious theatre-makers from all over the country. The folks in Omaha are on to something very important, and the dialogue engendered there is of the highest order!”

09/04/2014

Thank you to Knight Stivender & the entire 12th & Broad team who made PLAYWRIGHTS IN THE ROUND such a wonderful success last week! If you missed the event at Events on 3rd with food from Bao Down & drinks from VIP Bartending, take a look at the recap photos! It truly was a great night to celebrate the voices of local artists. We look forward to our next collaborative event with 12th & Broad!!

An amazing time was had by all and we hate that you missed it. Enjoy our recap here.

08/28/2014

Sincere thanks to Martin A. Brady & the Nashville Scene for covering not only SCARECROWS WILL NEVER SEE THE SUNSET, but the work Playhouse Nashville & others are doing to continue elevating the voices of local artists. Much appreciated! The growth of original theatre in Nashville is a team effort -- not only on-stage, but also amidst the interconnected local ecosystem of companies, media outlets (like the Scene & the Tennessean, and others), patrons, business sponsors, and generous donors. Live theatre simply cannot exist in a vacuum -- it requires eyes and ears to engage with the artists who have created the piece. We all play our roles in determining Nashville's theatrical future -- from the writers who spend time watching and writing about productions, to patrons who support through their attendance on full-price, comp, or pay-what-you-can tickets, to those who have the financial security to be donors. However, the advancement of our craft falls primarily on the shoulders of all local actors, writers, directors, producers, and other live theatre artists who should be the loudest champions of deserving work (as well as constructive critics of areas needing improvement) & the outstanding craftsmanship being created right here in our yard -- regardless of whose banner the work is produced under. Otherwise we're expecting from others (critics, writers, and patrons) more than what we are expecting of ourselves -- that in our absence they will provide the eyes and ears necessary to engage with the newly created art. We are all responsible for whether Nashville's theatre reputation evolves or devolves moving forward. Which way do you want to go?

Nashville may not have a theatrical version of Music Row, where playwrights would score regular "cuts" of their work and make decent coin via royalties....

08/27/2014

Looking forward to cocktails, food from Bao Down & PLAYWRIGHTS IN THE ROUND at historic Events on Third (Yes, Boots Randolph & his Yakety Sax called this home) beginning at 6pm thanks to our partner friends at 12th & Broad!! If you're joining us, enter in Printers Alley!

08/27/2014

We understand from our friends at 12th & Broad that Playwrights in the Round - 12th & Broad may just have a handful of tickets remaining for the show tonight!!! Cocktails, food from Bao Down, and 7 plays on stage at Events on 3rd -- we guarantee it's better than CATS!! Food, friends, drinks, and talented local artists entertaining you for $30? Join us -- you won't be disappointed!!

You know you want to know what's going on in Nashville today! Open up!

08/26/2014

Remember when Batman and Superman met for a cup of coffee? What about that time a mother & daughter brought up their issues while styling the hair of their deceased mom/grandmother? Or when an old man in the park thought he had just minutes to live? Or when a father dealt with his imaginary daughter growing from infancy to adulthood in the span of 10 minutes? Or when you saw the poetic tale of two lovers in crisis? Or that time a single golf putt -- just one putt -- carried with it the hopes and dreams of everyone watching? Plays by Bob Giordano, Rebekah Durham, Emily Pitts Donohoe, Darren Michael, Sara Gaddis, & Nate Eppler are on the Thursday slate of Playwrights in the Round. Grab your tickets before 4pm today!! Free food, cocktails and 6 plays DIFFERENT from the Wednesday night slate!! http://www.eventbrite.com/e/playwrights-in-the-round-by-12th-broad-and-playhouse-nashville-tickets-12374690031

Playwrights In The Round In partnership with Playhouse Nashville, 12th & Broad will host a one-time only, two-night “Playwrights In The Round” event on Aug. 28-29. Playwrights In The Round will be a 90-minute showcase of the city’s best playwrights, great food, drinks and conversation. The limited-…